Doug was born in Scott County, Kentucky and was retired from IBM. Doug found joy in fishing and UK sports.
Doug was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years Barbara Sharp, his parents James and Naomi Sharp, brothers Coly Sharp and Jackie Sharp, sisters Linda Gamsen, Shirley Bailey, Pat Sharp, Mildred Brown, Margaret Dray, Lorena Sharp and daughter in law Karen Hurst Sharp.
He is survived by one son Tracy (June) Sharp and grandchildren Dana (Lafe) Hurst, Lee (Tess) Sharp and great grandchildren, LJ, Jasper, Piper and Jude.
To respect the wishes of Doug, cremation was chosen so he could spend eternity with his late wife.